REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1136138
COMPANY REGISTRATION: 07163298
BLYfHWOOD COMMUNITY NURSERY LIMITED
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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BL￿HW0oD COMMUNITY NURSERY LIMITED
CONTENTS OF THETRusfEESIIEPCIITPJJDFINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THEYEARENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Pa8e
Report of the Trustees
Independent ExamiDer'5 Report
Statement of Trustees Responsibilities
Statement of Financlal Artfvltles
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financlal Ststements
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees. who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2CKI6.
present their report with the charity's financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March
2024. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance
with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FR5 1021 leffective
l January 20191.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Charlty Name
81ythwood Community Nursery Limited
Charity registration number
1136138
Company registration number
07163298
Registered Offlce and operntional address
Brickworks
42 Crouch Hill. Islington
London
N4 4BY
Trustee5lDirectors
Board of Trustees are Directors of the Company for the purposes of the Companies Act 2011 and
Trustee5 for the purposes of the Charities Act 2011. The following served as Directors during the year.
Orville Gayle
R0551yn Annan
Ramona La-Rose
Emine Robertson
8ankina Muteba
Secretary
Rosslyn Annan
Nursery Manager
Marcia Emmanuel
Independent Examlner
Zahid Tabbassum. ACMA CGMA
Accountell Limited
44A Marlands Road, Clayhall.
Redbridge, Essex, IGS OJL
Bankers
HSBC Bank
312 Seven Sisters Road
London N4 2AW
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Trustees, Annual Report
Blythwood Community Nursery Limited (The Nursery), is located on the border of Islington and
Haringey in the Crouch Hill area. The Nursery seryes many families living on the council's housing
estates.
The Nursery continues to operate full-time for 48 weeks a year, from Monday to Friday. The opening
hours will remain 8.00 am to 6.00 pm to accommodate parent5 who are working full time. The Nursery
has children from different social classes and multicultural backgrounds.
Hanley Crouch Community Association IHCCAI hold the lease of the building and rent out space to the
Nursery.
Other community organisations also operate from the premises on which the Nursery operates.
Achievements
During this report, we provided support to 56 families149 families in the previous year), of which 16
children were 2 year5 old, 40 children were 34 years old, including 3 children with special needs. For
the reporting period, there has been an increase of 12.5% in our occupancy. However, the high cost of
living has impacted many families. This has resulted in some families reducing childcare hour5, and
some families provide care at home a5 they either have flexible working arrangements or are not at
work. Many parents who enquire about a nursery place often say that affordability is an issue as living
costs increase.
Graduation Ceremony-The graduation ceremony was held on IS July 2023, where we had 16
rhildren and their families celebratin8 their moving on to the reception. The event wa5 held at the
Brickworks Centre. The trustees, the local MP, and the children's family members attended the event.
The event succeeded likè the previous year,. the local MP, Jeremy Corbyn. spoke to the family and the
Nursery chair. The event ended with light refreshments. Guest speakers handed out awards and
certificates to the children.
Christmas Event with the Famllies- this was held on 13 December 2023 and attended by the
families/carers, trustees, and other local community members. An essential event for the nursery is to
thank families and local community members for their support.
Christmas Celebration Event- Held on 20 December 2023 for children, families and carers attended.
It was a valuable event for parents/carers to get to know each other. Food wa5 shared, and gifts were
exchanged. A good community tohesion event enjoyed by all those who attended. Parentslcarers
could talk to staff and those trustees who attended the event.
Local Police and a Judge Vi51ting the Nur5ery- In line with our teaching toplc of 'People Who Help Us,.
we invited the local police to come into the setting and introduce themselves to the children. The
theme was safety and knowing what to do in an emergency and not to talk to strangers. It was an
informal session by the police officers- children felt at ease and asked many questions. A Judge also
V151ted the nursery and held a session with the children. She allowed children to wear her Wig and
Robe. She talked about her role at the court and what happen5 to people who commit crimes. Her
message also focused on the safety and safeguarding of children.
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The nursery continues to support some vulnerable families by signposting them to different activities,
and Bright start supports others.
Despite the ill health of the Nursery Manager, she tontinued to signpost families to the different food
banks and other 5UPPOrt hvbs in the local areas. She also transport5 food packages to local families
who cannot collert food due to lack of transport or risks to their health.
The Nursery continues to work with other professionals in Islington and Haringey to ensure children
are accessing the 2 and 314-year-old free places and other activities in the local community.
Supportlng SEN Children- The Nursery supported 3 Special Education Needs children during the
reporting year. The nursery works c105ely with the families and the local authority to support these
families in getting their children fully diagnosed and getting the statement. This has helped the
families to access financial and physical support within the family environment. The SENCO also gained
an Education Health and Care Plan IEHCPI order, allowing the children to go into reception with a full
support package.
Staff Training
All staff attended the following training:
Every Child Is a Talker {ECAT)- 21122 December 2024 (two days)
First Aid refresher and update - 14 Marr.h 2n24
Work-based training- Completed with the nursery's link support teacher Sarah Tamoum. This
included outdoor play, creating a positwe environment, working with children with special
needs, speech and language sessions. First Aid, child protection as well a5 SUPPOrting
multilingual families
Safezuarding training- with Early Years Safeguarding Officer- 23 july 2023 Trustees also
attended the training session.
New Staff
The nursery welcomes two new staff joined as Early Year5 Practitioners..
l. Elizabeth Traore-Andony- September 2023.
Rosa Zorrila - November 2023
Staff Left
Dagbele Lando left the nursery in September 2023, to develop her career in the Early Year Sector. The
nursery wishes well for her future.
Safeguardlng
Safeguarding children is paramount to the nursery's operation, and all staff and trustees must keep up
with any new information legislation relating to safeguarding. The Board of Trustees have also
reviewed its Safeguarding Policy to ensure it is up to date. The Nursery is also pleased to ￿port that
there were no incidents to report during the period of this report.
All Trustee5 have updated safeguarding and child protection training.
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Risks Management
There were no major incidents to report for the period.
The Trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the Nursery Is exposed, particularly
those related to the operations and finances of the Nursery. The Trustees also have to ensure
appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
The Nursery has procedures in place to ensure it complies with the health and safety of staff. children,
volunteers, and visltors to thè centre.
The Trustees confirm that they have established system5 to mitigate the significant risks. These
procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of the Nursery.
Future Plan
To work to improve the nurserfs occupancy by working with the local community.
Offer care for younger children, which will help with sustainability and occupancy levels.
Work closely with other agencies in the adjoining borough.
Encourage staff to further their professional development.
Provide more extra curriculum activities for the children i.e. yoga, swimming, sport5, etc
Continue providin8 excellent childcare and education for the con)Inuiiity.
To maintain the nursery's good and above judgment rating with OFSTED
Collaborate closely with the Brightstart East Team, Early Years Team, and other departments
of the local authority that 5UPPOrt early years education.
Flnanclal Revlew and Reserve Policy
The total combined income for the Nursery was £203,0301£213,837 in the previous yearl; this is
£10,80715.32%1 less than the previous year. The Nursery is now gradually regaining it5 lost income.
The total expenditure was £233,1101£191,890 in the previous yearl, thus providing a deficit of
£30,080. The main increase is expenses was in staffing costs due to salary increases and additional
staff support required due to the managerfs sickne55.
The Nursery also collaborates with other service providers In the buildin& supporting the increase in
the Nursery's occupancy.
Unrestricted funds are needed to cover staff costs and those of administration and support, without
which the Charity could not operate.
Income is often lower during the autumn term due to the start of the new school term year, and it
rises during the spring and summer term to its highest level.
The nursery now has more special needs children, for which the costs of providing care are greater in
providing tare. The nursery now has more special needs children, for which the costs are greater in
providing ca￿. This impact5 the Nurserf5 finances as staff adult ratio costs higher in supporting
children with additional needs, but we are pleased that we can provide care for these children.
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The Board of Trustees considers it prudent that unrestricted funds should be sufficient to cover three
to six months, administration and support Costs. Thi5 level will ensure the Nursery has adequate
re59urces to cover it5 Outgoings while income is at it5 lowest level during the autumn term.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on and 51gned on fts behalf by:
Emine Robertson
DirectorlTrustee
Date.. 23 July 2024
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTOTHETRUSTEES OF BL￿HW0oD COMMUNITY NURSERY LIMITED
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 set out on pages eight to twelve.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider
that an audit is not required for this year lunder Section 144121 of t h e Charities Act 2011 Ithe 2011 Actll
and that an independent examination is required.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commi55ion
lunder section 145151 Ibl of the 2011 Act),. and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the Independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Direction5 given by the Charitv
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting record5 kept by the charity and a
comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual
items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such
matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and
consequently no opinion Is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view ' and the report is
limited to those matters Set out in the statements below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination. no mètter has come to my attention..
{11 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirement5'.
to keep accountin8 record5 in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting
requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met or
{21 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached
Zahid Tabbassum ACMA, CGMA
Accountell Limited
Chartered Management Accountant5
44A Marlands Road
Clayhall, Greater London
IG50JL
23 July 2024
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STATEMENTS OF TRU5TEES' RESPONSIBILITIES
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
The charity trustees are responsible for preparing an annual report and financial statements in accordance
with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the charity trustee5 to prepare financial
statement5 for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the
incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. For preparing the financial
statements, the trustees are required to..
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them con5iStently,'
Observe the method and principles in the Charities SORP-
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent-
State whether applicable accounting Standards have been followed, subjert to any material departures
disclosed and explained in the financial 5tatementS,'
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
charity will continue in business.
Tlie trustees are respoi)sible for keepii)g propel accouriliiig records ilial disclose witli reasonable aLLuracy
at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements
comply with the Charity Act, the Charity (Accounts and Reportsl Regulation5 and the provisions of the trust
deed. They are responsible for safeguarding the a55ets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps ftsr
the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Tru"tees and iverc Jigned on its behalf by..
Emine Robertson
TrusteelDirector
23 July 2024
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STATEME￿ OF FINANCIAL AcnvrriES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JI MARCH 2024
Note UDrestrirted
Re51rirted
2024
Total
2023
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming resources from generated funds
Voluntsry incorne
Artlvities for genÈrafjnKftJnds
127,707
75,323
127,707
75,323
127,163
86,674
Total Incomlng resour￿$
203,030
Z03,030
213.837
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Costs of 8eneratln8 funds
Support costs
Staff CD5t5
Governance costs
57,114
170,251
5.745
57.114
170.251
5,745
60.086
127,643
4,161
Total resources expended
233,110
233,110
191,8YO
NET INcOMINGIIC￿T60lN6Tr RESOUR
130,0801
130.0801
Zl,947
RECONaLIATION OF FUNOS
Trtal fund5 brought fO￿ard
85,470
8S.470
63,523
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIEtI FORWARO
SS,390
55.390
85,470
The notes form part of these financial statements
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BALANCE SNEÉT
AS AT31 MARCH 2024
2023
Note
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible fixed assets
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash ￿ bank and in hand
5B,69Z
88.271
$8,692
88,271
LIA8ILmES
Creditors.. amounts falllng due wlthln one year
2,801
NET OJRRENT ASSETS
S5,YJO
85.470
TIThALA55Ef5 LE55 CURRENT UABILITIES
55,390
115.47U
NET ASSET5
55.390
85.470
FUNDS
Unrestrlcted funds
General funds
55,390
85.470
Restrlcted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
55,390
85,470
Fortheyear endini 3V0312024 the company was entitled to exemptyom undersertion 477 of the Companies
Act 2006 rela￿n￿ to small companles.
The members have not required the company to obtsin an audit in accordance with section 476 of the
Companles Act 2Tr)6.
The directors acknowled8e their responsibilitie5 for complylng wSth the requlrements of the Act with re5ped
to accounting records and the preparation of atcounts.
These accounts have been prepared in acEordance with the prDvislons applicalAe to companle5 subject to the
small companies re8ltnE.
Approved by the Board olTrustqes on 1110712024and slgned
thelr behalf by
Emlne Robertson
TrLStee/Director
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting conventio
The financial statemènts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and in
accordance with t he requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and
Reporting by Charities ISORP 20191 and applicable UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
Incomlng resources
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is
legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Resources expended
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that
aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be dirertly attributed to particular
headings they have been allotated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from income taxes on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion ot the
trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted
purposes
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial
statement5.
2. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION ANDBENEFITS
There were no tru5tees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Trustees, expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2024.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Unrestrlcted
Re5trlcted
2024
Total
2023
Total
INCOMING RESOURCES
IncominR resources from 8efiwated funds
Voluntory Income
LBI Grant Aid Payment
LBI MEG
LBI 2 Year Old NEG
LBI Training
LBI Early Years
Other under£500
4,955
75,516
44,665
2,57L
4,955
75,516
44,665
2,571
4.401
91,731
30.921
iio
127.163
127.707
127,707
ArtivltlesAorqenerGtlngAunds
Fee Income
Incorne from Fundrai51n8
Other Income IHMftC JRS Grant)
Interest Income
74,657
74,657
86,499
666
75.323
666
175
86.674
7S.323
Total incoming resoyrces
203.030
203,030
213.837
RESOLIRCES EXPENDED
Sypport f05ts
ALfvertlsin8
Agency staff & casual wa8e5
Canteen & rÈfre5hment
Children events c05t5
Cleaning
Consultancy fee
Learning materials & nursery TesouTre5
Postage. prinitytTrg, 5tstionery & supplies
Rent
Premises expenses
Repairs & malnten8nre
Subscription
Sundry eMpen5es
Telephone
Tralnin8 ¢05t5
ank rharEe5
Depreciation
504
3,088
9.465
299
94
i.lso
2.765
4.754
24.936
504
3.088
9.465
295
504
3,120
10.828
1.279
1.150
2.765
4,754
24,936
2,050
9,204
1.420
22,683
1,933
850
2,858
130
1,939
1,345
77
850
2,858
130
1.939
1.328
367
1,795
1,469
57.114
S7,114
60,086
Stuff costs
Salaries and wages
Social security cost5
Employerfs contribution to pension
159,385
6.469
4,397
170,251
159,385
122,166
2.619
2,858
127.643
4,397
170,251
io
Avero9e rtumberofstoff employed
Govtrnvnce costs
Accountèncy and Independent examlner fee
Book-keeplng & ￿¥rOll
1,030
4,716
5,745
1,030
4,716
5,745
3,321
4.161
T*)tal ￿5￿￿TreS expended
233,110
233,110
191.890
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NOTES TOTME FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCM 2024
Equlpment
Total
TANGIBLE FIXEDASSETS
Costs
As at siart of the year
Addltions
As at end of the year
360
360
360
360
Accumul•ted Depre¢ialion
As at start of the Veèr
Charge for the year
A5 at end of the year
360
360
360
360
Net Book V￿ye
At the end olthe year
At the start of the year
CREDrrt)RS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WIThIN ONEYEAR
Z024
2023
Accrua15
Taxation and 50ci31 sècurity
NEST Pension
N21 wage5
924
2.378
1,921
40
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Atthe start
ofthe year
Incoming
resources
Out80ing
resources
Atthe end
of the year
Transfers
Unrestrictedfunds=
General fund
85,470
2a3.03Q
1233,1101
55,390
Total unrestrlcted funds
85,470
203,030
1233,1101
55,390
Restrlued fvhds:
LBI Training
Income Irom HMRCJRS Grant
Total unr•strirted lund5
TOTAL FUNDS
85.470
203,030
1233,1101
55,390
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